2007 VOLVO XC70 steering wheel

2007 Volvo XC70
WARNING!
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator pedal to ca\
tch. Check that the movement
of the accelerator pedal is not impeded. No more than one protective flo\
or covering may be used at
one time.
WARNING!
l Always place the gear selector in Park or in reverse on models with a ma\
nual transmission, and
apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. Never leave the vehi\
cle unattended with the
engine running.
l Always open garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garag\
e to ensure adequate
ventilation. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisib\
le and odorless but very
poisonous
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Starting the car
CAUTION!
Automatic transmission
The engine should be idling when you move the gear selector. Never accel\
erate until after you feel
the transmission engage! Accelerating immediately after selecting a gear\
will cause harsh engagement
and premature transmission wear.
Selecting P or N when idling at a standstill for prolonged periods of ti\
me will help prevent
overheating of the automatic transmission fluid.
Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting.
Ignition switch and steering wheel lock
0 - Locked position:
Remove the key to lock the steering wheel
1.
I - Intermediate position
2 - "radio position": Certain accessories, radio, etc. on, daytime running
lights off.
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II - Drive position: The key position when driving. The vehicle's entire electrical system i\
s connected.
III - Start position: Release the key when the engine starts. The key returns automatically t\
o the Drive
position.
A chime will sound if the key is left in the ignition and the driver's d\
oor is opened.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock might be under tension when the vehicle is parke\
d.
Turn the steering wheel slightly to free the ignition key.
In order to help reduce vehicle theft, make sure the steering wheel lock\
is engaged before leaving
the vehicle.
WARNING!
Never turn the key to position O while driving or when the vehicle is be\
ing
towed.
1. The gear selector must be in the (P)ark position (automatic transmission).
2. Please be aware that leaving the key in this position will increase b\
attery drain.
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CAUTION!
Drive slowly and carefully if going through standing water (i.e. floode\
d roadways, etc.). Damage to
the engine could result if excess water is drawn in through the air inta\
ke system. Never drive the
vehicle in water deeper than 1 foot (300 mm).
Weight distribution affects handling
At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a tendency to understeer, \
which means that the steering
wheel has to be turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvatur\
e of a bend.
This ensures good stability and reduces the risk of rear wheel skid. Rem\
ember that these properties can
alter with the vehicle load.
The heavier the load in the cargo area (max. 220 lbs, 100 kg), the les\
s the tendency to understeer.
Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle hand\
ling. Therefore, check that the tires
are inflated to the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load. \
See "Tire pressure" section.
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General driving information
Loads should be distributed so that capacity weight or maximum permissib\
le axle loads are not exceeded.
Speed-sensitive power steering (Option on certain models)
With this feature, the steering is most responsive at lower speeds to ma\
ke parking, driving in city traffic,
etc., easier. The effect of the power steering diminishes as you acceler\
ate for greater stability at highway
speeds.
Driving through water
The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of approximately 9\
in. (25 cm), at a maximum
speed of 6 mph (10 km/h). Take particular care when driving through fl\
owing water.
Clean the electrical connections for trailer wiring after driving in mud\
or water.
When driving through water, maintain low speed and do not stop in the wa\
ter.
WARNING!
After driving through water, press lightly on the brake pedal to ensure \
that the brakes are functioning
normally. Water or mud can make the brake linings slippery, resulting in\
delayed braking effect.
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Spin control (SC)
The spin control function is designed to help prevent the drive wheels f\
rom spinning while the vehicle is
accelerating.
Under certain circumstances, such as when driving with snow chains, or d\
riving in deep snow or loose
sand, it may be advisable to temporarily switch off this function for ma\
ximum tractive force.
Temporarily switching off Spin control
V70R
Press the DSTC button on the center control panel (see
page 50) for at least a half a second. "DSTC
SPIN CONTROL OFF" will be displayed and the indicator light in the butto\
n will go out.
Other V70 models
- Turn the thumb-wheel (1) on the left-side steering wheel lever until\
the STC/DSTC menu is displayed.
- Hold down the RESET button (2) to toggle between STC/DSTC SPIN CONTR\
OL ON or OFF.
NOTE:
l The message STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF indicates that the stability syste\
m's spin control
function has temporarily been switched off.
l The stability control indicator light will illuminate and remain on until spin control has been
reactivated.
l STC/DSTC ON indicates that all system functions are active1.
l The spin control function is automatically enabled each time the engine \
is started.
1. V70R only: the indicator light in the DSTC button will illuminate to \
indicate that all stability system functions
are on.
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Stability system
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Emergency towing
The towing eyelet is located in the tool bag, under the floor of the car\
go area, with the spare tire. This
eyelet must be screwed into the positions provided on the right sides of\
either the front or rear bumper
(see illustrations).
To attach the towing eyelet:
A. Use a coin to pry open the lower edge of the.
B. Screw the towing eyelet (C) in place, first by hand and then using \
the tire iron until it is securely in
place.
After the vehicle has been towed, the eyelet should be removed and retur\
ned to the tool bag. Press the
cover back into position.
Precautions when the vehicle is in tow
l The steering wheel must be unlocked. Turn the ignition key to position I\
or II.
l The gear selector must be in position N.
l Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h). Do not exceed the maximum allowable t\
owing speed.
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l Maximum distance with front wheels on ground: 50 miles (80 km).
l While the vehicle is being towed, try to keep the tow rope taut at all t\
imes.
l The vehicle should only be towed in forward direction.
CAUTION!
- Please check with state and local authorities before attempting this t\
ype of towing, as vehicles being
towed are subject to regulations regarding maximum towing speed, length \
and type of towing device,
lighting, etc.
- If the vehicle's battery is dead, do not attempt to start the vehicle \
by pushing or pulling it as this will
damage the three-way catalytic converter(s). The engine must be jump s\
tarted using an auxiliary
battery (see
page 144).
- If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed truck, the towing eyelets \
must not be used to secure the
vehicle on the flat bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
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Towing
WARNING!
Remember that the power brakes and power steering will not function when\
engine is not running.
The braking and steering systems will function but the brake pedal press\
ure required is 3 - 4 times
above normal and greater steering effort must be exerted.
The towing eyelets must not be used for pulling another vehicle out of a\
ditch or for any similar
purpose involving severe strain.
Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the vehicle up onto a flat bed tow\
truck.
Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/All Wheel Drive
Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equipment.
If wheel lift equipment must be used, please use extreme caution to help\
avoid damage to the vehicle. In
this case, the vehicle should be towed with the rear wheels on the groun\
d if at all possible.
If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels o\
n the ground, please refer to the
towing information on the previous page.
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page 189 for the location of the washer fluid reservoir). This is important sin\
ce dirt is often splashed on
the windshield during winter driving, requiring the frequent use of the \
washers and wipers. Volvo
Washer Solvent should be diluted as follows:
- Down to 14° F (-10° C): 1 part washer solvent and 4 parts water
- Down to 5° F (-15° C): 1 part washer solvent and 3 parts water
- Down to 0° F (-18° C): 1 part washer solvent and 2 parts water
- Down to -18° F (-28° C): 1 part washer solvent and 1 part water
l Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.
NOTE: Avoid the use of de-icing sprays as they can cause damage to the locks.\
W - Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle traction (automatic tran\
smission)
l Mode W will only function if the gear selector is in the (D)rive position.
l Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage th\
is driving mode.
l An LED in the button will light up to indicate that W is engaged and thi\
s will also be displayed in the
instrument panel (see
page 46).
l This mode may be selected for starting/ moving off on slippery roads.
1. Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maint\
enance service intervals.
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Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle checked at a Volvo retailer\
before driving long distances.
Your retailer will also be able to supply you with bulbs, fuses, spark p\
lugs and wiper blades for your use
in the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be checked before any long trip\
:
l Check that engine runs smoothly and that fuel consumption is normal.
l Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
l Check transmission oil level1.
l Check condition of drive belts.
l Check state of the battery's charge.
l Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as well), and replace those th\
at are worn. Check tire pressures.
l The brakes, front wheel alignment, and steering gear should be checked b\
y your Volvo retailer only.
l Check all lights, including high beams.
l Reflective warning triangles are legal requirement in some countries.
l Have a word with your Volvo retailer if you intend to drive in countries\
where it may be difficult to
obtain the correct fuel.
l Consider your destination. If you will be driving through an area where \
snow or ice are likely to
occur, consider snow tires.
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self supporting run flat tires.
Tires of this type have specially reinforced sidewalls that make it poss\
ible to continue driving in the
event of a drop in inflation pressure. Tires of this type are mounted on\
special rims.
NOTE: Self supporting run flat tires are only available in conjunction with T\
PMS.
If a self supporting run flat tire should lose inflation pressure, the y\
ellow TPMS warning symbol (
) in
the instrument panel lights up to alert the driver, and a message will b\
e shown in the text window in the
instrument panel.
If this occurs, reduce vehicle speed to a maximum of 50 mph (80 km/h).\
The vehicle can be driven
approximately 50 miles (80 km), or somewhat farther if the vehicle is \
not heavily loaded. The tire should
be replaced as soon as possible.
Hard braking and sudden steering maneuvers should be avoided.
In certain cases, it may be difficult to see which self supporting run f\
lat tire is defective.
To determine which tire is damaged, check the inflation pressure of all \
four tires.
WARNING!
l Only specially trained persons should mount self supporting run flat tir\
es.
l If self supporting run flat tires are mounted, the vehicle must be equip\
ped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
l After a low pressure warning has been displayed, do not exceed 50 mph (\
80 km/ h).
l Avoid severe cornering and hard braking, and minimize the distance trave\
led before replacing the
self supporting run flat tire.
l Self supporting run flat tires cannot be repaired. They must be replaced\
if damaged or punctured.
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Tire designations
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